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Fig. 15.1 The RPRM appears to operate in Cryptocrome Flavoproteins in the retina of Eye during

Navigation (from many sources)

Conclusions

Current evidence strongly suggests that long distance migration has a light-dependent

magnetic-compass sensor located in their eyes. The quantum spin dynamics of photo

induced radical pairs probably generated in cryptochromes to help in bio navigation

which needs future study.

By presenting and explaining the principles of the Radical Pair Reaction Mech-

anism, we are supporting RPRM to enable migratory fliers to sense the direction

of the Earth’s magnetic field which is very weak and variable. Multidisciplinary

approaches involving quantum physics, biochemistry, computer simulation, mathe-

matical modeling and quantum biology may help in solving this mystery in the days

to come.

References

1. Chari. (2014). Bio-aerodynamics of Avian Flight. NDRF.

2. Hore, P. J., & Mouritsen, H. (2016). The radical-pair mechanism of magnetoreception. Annual

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